Mayor WES reported that the city’s health care is now guided by five focused agendas: availability of medicines, availability of doctors, affordability of health services, patient-centered care, and the improvement of health facilities. Under his leadership, the city increased its total health budget from PhP 88.7 million in 2024 to PhP 127.5 million in 2025, significantly enhancing access to essential medicines, especially for senior citizens who now receive a complete one-month supply of maintenance medicines for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Over-the-counter medicines such as paracetamol, antibiotics, and oral rehydration salts are now consistently available across all health centers.
The city also made major improvements in medical personnel deployment. From only 49 doctors in 2023, Valenzuela now has 82 doctors assigned full-time to health centers, exceeding the Department of Health’s standard of one physician per 20,000 population, with the city now achieving a ratio of one per 9,096. This expansion, complemented by increased numbers of nurses, dentists, and midwives, will drastically reduce wait times and ensure continuity of care in every barangay. Hiring continues for additional doctors, dentists, and support health staff.
Equally prioritized is affordability. Valenzuela City also continues to break barriers in access to health services by making all clinical laboratory tests and lying-in clinic services completely free of charge. This includes previously paid services such as urinalysis, complete blood count, normal delivery, and newborn screening. By removing these costs, the City ensures that no Valenzuelano is burdened with medical expenses at the most crucial moments, further reinforcing Mayor WES’ promise of health care without hassle or worry. In support of dignified treatment, health workers underwent the 3S in Public Service training — Service, Smile, and Sincerity — to reinforce patient-centered and courteous service. “Happy or Not” smiley feedback buttons were also introduced at health centers to directly gauge patient satisfaction and further improve service delivery.
Mayor WES also proudly reported the city’s aggressive health facility upgrades. From seven lying-in clinics, Valenzuela now has ten, with two more undergoing rehabilitation. Five new Sentro Health Hubs are set to rise in strategic barangays Mabolo, Karuhatan, Canumay West, Lawang Bato, and Mapulang Lupa, offering outpatient care, dental and maternal services, minor surgery, and basic laboratory testing, and will operate daily, including weekends and holidays. These hubs are complemented by renovations in existing facilities, such as improved waiting areas, fully air-conditioned hallways, and new dental chairs for 40 centers.
At the heart of the city’s health transformation is the soon-to-rise Valenzuela Health Ambulatory and Surgical Center, a PhP772 million three-storey, 16,000 square meter facility offering advanced ambulatory services, radiology, chemotherapy, physical therapy, women’s health care, and minor surgeries. Phase 1 is scheduled to open in June 2026, while Phase 2, a 100-bed Level 1 hospital, will begin construction in July 2026. This project is in partnership with AC Health and aims to provide specialized health services to more Valenzuelanos without the need to leave the city.
Beyond clinics, the City Government continues to support the health of public school students through mobile medical and dental vans, providing check-ups, medicines, and free eyeglasses for selected elementary pupils. Under the Workers Education and Skills Upgrade Program (WES-UP), over 600 Barangay Health Workers have already been certified by TESDA, elevating the standard of frontline health service delivery across communities.
“Health care na hindi hassle, serbisyo na walang kaba, ganyan sa Valenzuela,” Mayor WES declared, as he reaffirmed his commitment to building a health care system that leaves no one behind. The State of the Health Address underscored the City Government’s vision of progress that is inclusive, grounded on dignity, and responsive to the everyday needs of its people.
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